a patient who has an elevated blood pressure should always have a diagnosis code for hypertension
Coding for Hypertension Source: Hypertension guidelines, one year later: monitoring the change | American Heart Association ICD-9-CM code 796.2 is assigned for elevated blood pressure...
how many elevated blood pressure readings are needed before diagnosing hypertension
High blood pressure (hypertension) – Diagnosis and treatment Source: How many at-home checks does it take to diagnose high blood pressure? | American Heart Association...